8:1 After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him,
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 1 , After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him,
8:2 and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out;
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 2 , and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out;
8:3 Joanna the wife of Cuza, the manager of Herod's household; Susanna; and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 3 , Joanna the wife of Cuza, the manager of Herod's household; Susanna; and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means.
8:4 While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, he told this parable:
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 4 , While a large crowd was gathering and people were coming to Jesus from town after town, he told this parable:
8:5 'A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path; it was trampled on, and the birds of the air ate it up.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 5 , 'A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path; it was trampled on, and the birds of the air ate it up.
8:6 Some fell on rock, and when it came up, the plants withered because they had no moisture.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 6 , Some fell on rock, and when it came up, the plants withered because they had no moisture.
8:7 Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the plants.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 7 , Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up with it and choked the plants.
8:8 Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up and yielded a crop, a hundred times more than was sown.' When he said this, he called out, 'He who has ears to hear, let him hear.'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 8 , Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up and yielded a crop, a hundred times more than was sown.' When he said this, he called out, 'He who has ears to hear, let him hear.'
8:9 His disciples asked him what this parable meant.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 9 , His disciples asked him what this parable meant.
8:10 He said, 'The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, ''though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 10 , He said, 'The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, ''though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.'
8:11 'This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 11 , 'This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God.
8:12 Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 12 , Those along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved.
8:13 Those on the rock are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 13 , Those on the rock are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they fall away.
8:14 The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 14 , The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature.
8:15 But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 15 , But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.
8:16 'No one lights a lamp and hides it in a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he puts it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 16 , 'No one lights a lamp and hides it in a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he puts it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light.
8:17 For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 17 , For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open.
8:18 Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken from him.'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 18 , Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken from him.'
8:19 Now Jesus' mother and brothers came to see him, but they were not able to get near him because of the crowd.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 19 , Now Jesus' mother and brothers came to see him, but they were not able to get near him because of the crowd.
8:20 Someone told him, 'Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 20 , Someone told him, 'Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.'
8:21 He replied, 'My mother and brothers are those who hear God's word and put it into practice.'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 21 , He replied, 'My mother and brothers are those who hear God's word and put it into practice.'
8:22 One day Jesus said to his disciples, 'Let's go over to the other side of the lake.' So they got into a boat and set out.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 22 , One day Jesus said to his disciples, 'Let's go over to the other side of the lake.' So they got into a boat and set out.
8:23 As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 23 , As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.
8:24 The disciples went and woke him, saying, 'Master, Master, we're going to drown!' He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 24 , The disciples went and woke him, saying, 'Master, Master, we're going to drown!' He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm.
8:25 'Where is your faith?' he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, 'Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 25 , 'Where is your faith?' he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, 'Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.'
8:26 They sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is across the lake from Galilee.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 26 , They sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is across the lake from Galilee.
8:27 When Jesus stepped ashore, he was met by a demon-possessed man from the town. For a long time this man had not worn clothes or lived in a house, but had lived in the tombs.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 27 , When Jesus stepped ashore, he was met by a demon-possessed man from the town. For a long time this man had not worn clothes or lived in a house, but had lived in the tombs.
8:28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell at his feet, shouting at the top of his voice, 'What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, don't torture me!'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 28 , When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell at his feet, shouting at the top of his voice, 'What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, don't torture me!'
8:29 For Jesus had commanded the evil spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was chained hand and foot and kept under guard, he had broken his chains and had been driven by the demon into solitary places.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 29 , For Jesus had commanded the evil spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was chained hand and foot and kept under guard, he had broken his chains and had been driven by the demon into solitary places.
8:30 Jesus asked him, 'What is your name?' 'Legion,' he replied, because many demons had gone into him.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 30 , Jesus asked him, 'What is your name?' 'Legion,' he replied, because many demons had gone into him.
8:31 And they begged him repeatedly not to order them to go into the Abyss.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 31 , And they begged him repeatedly not to order them to go into the Abyss.
8:32 A large herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside. The demons begged Jesus to let them go into them, and he gave them permission.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 32 , A large herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside. The demons begged Jesus to let them go into them, and he gave them permission.
8:33 When the demons came out of the man, they went into the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 33 , When the demons came out of the man, they went into the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.
8:34 When those tending the pigs saw what had happened, they ran off and reported this in the town and countryside,
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 34 , When those tending the pigs saw what had happened, they ran off and reported this in the town and countryside,
8:35 and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus' feet, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 35 , and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus' feet, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.
8:36 Those who had seen it told the people how the demon-possessed man had been cured.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 36 , Those who had seen it told the people how the demon-possessed man had been cured.
8:37 Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them, because they were overcome with fear. So he got into the boat and left.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 37 , Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them, because they were overcome with fear. So he got into the boat and left.
8:38 The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 38 , The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,
8:39 'Return home and tell how much God has done for you.' So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 39 , 'Return home and tell how much God has done for you.' So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him.
8:40 Now when Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him, for they were all expecting him.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 40 , Now when Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him, for they were all expecting him.
8:41 Then a man named Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, came and fell at Jesus' feet, pleading with him to come to his house
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 41 , Then a man named Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, came and fell at Jesus' feet, pleading with him to come to his house
8:42 because his only daughter, a girl of about twelve, was dying. As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 42 , because his only daughter, a girl of about twelve, was dying. As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him.
8:43 And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but no one could heal her.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 43 , And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but no one could heal her.
8:44 She came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 44 , She came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped.
8:45 'Who touched me?' Jesus asked. When they all denied it, Peter said, 'Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you.'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 45 , 'Who touched me?' Jesus asked. When they all denied it, Peter said, 'Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you.'
8:46 But Jesus said, 'Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me.'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 46 , But Jesus said, 'Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me.'
8:47 Then the woman, seeing that she could not go unnoticed, came trembling and fell at his feet. In the presence of all the people, she told why she had touched him and how she had been instantly healed.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 47 , Then the woman, seeing that she could not go unnoticed, came trembling and fell at his feet. In the presence of all the people, she told why she had touched him and how she had been instantly healed.
8:48 Then he said to her, 'Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 48 , Then he said to her, 'Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.'
8:49 While Jesus was still speaking, someone came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue ruler. 'Your daughter is dead,' he said. 'Don't bother the teacher any more.'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 49 , While Jesus was still speaking, someone came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue ruler. 'Your daughter is dead,' he said. 'Don't bother the teacher any more.'
8:50 Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, 'Don't be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 50 , Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, 'Don't be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.'
8:51 When he arrived at the house of Jairus, he did not let anyone go in with him except Peter, John and James, and the child's father and mother.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 51 , When he arrived at the house of Jairus, he did not let anyone go in with him except Peter, John and James, and the child's father and mother.
8:52 Meanwhile, all the people were wailing and mourning for her. 'Stop wailing,' Jesus said. 'She is not dead but asleep.'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 52 , Meanwhile, all the people were wailing and mourning for her. 'Stop wailing,' Jesus said. 'She is not dead but asleep.'
8:53 They laughed at him, knowing that she was dead.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 53 , They laughed at him, knowing that she was dead.
8:54 But he took her by the hand and said, 'My child, get up!'
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 54 , But he took her by the hand and said, 'My child, get up!'
8:55 Her spirit returned, and at once she stood up. Then Jesus told them to give her something to eat.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 55 , Her spirit returned, and at once she stood up. Then Jesus told them to give her something to eat.
8:56 Her parents were astonished, but he ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened.
The NIV Book of Luke , Chapter 8 , Verse 56 , Her parents were astonished, but he ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened.
